The story of New Balance began at the dawn of the 20th century in Boston, Massachusetts when William J. Riley, a 33-year-old English immigrant, committed himself to helping people with problem feet by making arch supports and prescription footwear to improve shoe fit.

When Jim Davis bought the company on the day of the Boston Marathon in 1972, he committed to uphold the company's founding values of fit, performance, and manufacturing.

When Anne Davis began her journey with New Balance in 1978, her focus became building a superior culture for NB associates around the globe.

Together, Anne and Jim lead New Balance with fidelity on its mission to become the world's leading manufacturer of high performance footwear and apparel.